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Letter from Lois....Notes from the shop

First situation:
We are still finding our donated items for sale in thrift shops and Goodwill stores, still bearing our dove tags! We’ve tried but can’t find the source or put a stop to this problem. So…we have recreated our dove tags to include the wording “not for sale”. These can be printed from our web site. For those who already have a supply of those previous tags just turn them over and write on the back “not for sale”. Please do not use the words “not for resale” as we don’t want to jeopardize our 501©3 status with I.R.S. by giving the appearance of selling our projects.

We do have a supply of small printed labels at the shop and are attempting to catch all unmarked tags as they come in order to add the new wording to the backs before the items are bagged for pickup.

Thank you so much for helping us solve this situation. I think together we can survive this problem!

Second situation:
We have just bags and bags of beautiful crochet thread in our storage closet at the shop. What can we possibly make with it? Put your “thinking caps” on and see what comes to mind. . Are there projects we could make if we use it double it or even triple? Maybe using several strands at a time we could even knit with it. I just don’t know what to do. I keep looking at it, picking it up, trying to match colors to come up for a variegated version…but nothing’s working. We need HELP! Wish I could figure a way to create a contest for the best ideas for this. 

Third one:
Some of you noticed we are planning a workshop at the Westbriar Drive shop from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 18th.

This will focus on problems you may be having with your knitting or crocheting. Maybe you need help understanding how to perform a certain stitch, figuring out a pattern or seaming your finished project. Could be you need help with dropped stitches or maybe like me, you need help creating straight side edges on your crocheted blankets!

My really big problem with this one is finding stitchers to help teach! With my continuing “chemo brain” I’m not yet back up to snuff so I’m looking for lots of helpers. Please, if you can assist just give me a call at 804-305-4971 or drop me a line at loisfth@me.com

Number four:
Kits complete with yarn and patterns! You don’t have to search for the perfect yarn or patterns for gifts you’d like to make for personal friends and family. Tricia has put together perfect packages using some of our nicest yarn. These are not large projects like sweaters, etc. These are quick-stitch items. Look through them, take the one that catches your eye, drop your donation in the cash box and you are on your way to a gift you’ll be proud of!

And my last one:
We are still dealing with those leftovers…beautiful, forgotten, looking for love, leftovers. They make wonderful hats, blankets, scarves…you name it! Doubled or even tripled you could very quickly stitch up blankets and scarves (or maybe pet snuggles!) on very large hooks and needles. Chemo, dialysis and nursing home patients would feel our caring vibes when using one of these. And just think about those who are homeless having one of these covers with which to snuggle. Using the large tools would help create little thermal air pockets to trap the body’s heat and hold it close. You might even find some of this yarn already doubled and rolled into nice large balls, just waiting for you to come pick your colors!

As always, we are so grateful to you for your help in our attempt to comfort our fellow mankind and most of all we are so glad you are a part of From the Heart!

Lois

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